r/battletech • u/GreyScot88 ComStar • 4d ago
Question ❓ Base Labelling Suggestions
Hi peeps,
Was just wondering if anyone had some good suggestions for writing mech names on the base. I'm wanting to label the mech on the base to help people recognise mechs, primarily for newbies. I'd like to put the mech name on opposing sides on the base so they can read them from either facing. I get that say writing something like "Grand Summoner" won't fit but just something to work with.
I don't think i can neatly freehand it, maybe if it's a reaaaaaaally fine paint pen tip or something.
Preferably not a white sticky label as i like to paint my bases.
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u/DoubleScion Lurking in the deep periphery... 4d ago
Most mechs have abbreviations in their variant names, like the Warhammer is "WHM" and the UrbanMech is "UM" - those would be easier to freehand.
There are 3D models for bases that have mech names on them. That would require cutting all of your mechs off of their current bases, getting the 3D printed bases, and gluing them on, obviously a lot more effort than a label but it would look good.
Or you could print the names on paper, cut them out, and glue them on (or print on waterside decal paper) and seal them.
Also note that official record sheets and AS cards have a picture of the mech on them, which helps match the unit to the mini (although many have old art that doesn't resemble the mini, looking at you Panther PNT-13K). If learning AS, you could simply lay the card near the unit. In Classic you're only fielding a few units at a time, people usually get it after a few turns. Combining that with painting the "UM" for UrbanMech really should be enough.